News ReleaseMay 2, 2012

The testing is being conducted by the Texas Department of State Health Services at the request
of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and in response to community concerns about metals exposure.

Approximately 300 urine samples will be randomly selected and analyzed for cobalt, molybdenum and
nickel, all of which have been detected in air and residential soil.

The urine collection clinic will be at the Freeport Historical Museum, 311 East Park, Freeport. Residents can pick up urine collection cups with sample collection instructions at the clinic and can drop off their urine samples for testing.

No appointment is needed, however urine samples must be provided to DSHS staff before 6 p.m. May
6.

Collection will take place at the following times:

May 3, 4 to 7 p.m.

May 4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

May 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

May 6, 1 to 6 p.m.

For more information about the collection clinic, call: (512) 981-8397 or (512) 981-8415.

The information obtained from this testing will help DSHS and TCEQ identify whether further public
health or environmental actions are necessary. Each individual tested will be provided a copy of his or her test results by the end of July.

A report summarizing the findings will be released by DSHS later this year.